As earlier reporter, Bikur Cholim, a nonprofit Lakewood medical assistance organization, and the Lakewood Police Department, are sponsoring a blood drive in the Court Room of the Lakewood Municipal Building, 231 Third Street, Lakewood, Wednesday, January 6 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Appointments are optional but appreciated. Donors should allot ½ hour from the time they arrive to donate until they leave. To schedule an appointment, visit https://donate.cjbcblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/39954 or call 888-71-BLOOD (888-712-5663).
Donors must be healthy, at least 17 years old or be 16 with parental consent, weigh at least 120 pounds, and present a signature ID. Remember to eat and drink plenty of fluids before donating blood.
According to Heshy Horowitz, one of the coordinators of Bikur Cholim, more than 70 people donated blood during two previous blood drives this year, which means more than 200 lives were saved.
“Even if you are not involved in saving lives day-to-day, this is a simple way to help save another person’s life. Donating blood is such an easy experience. You sit in a chair and a few minutes later you walk out, knowing you have saved three lives.”
For more information visit www.lrbcol.org or call 732-905-3020.
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Is this for women too?
is the blood stored with bikur cholim for their private use for “unzerer”?
I remember by the last blood drive it was.
The drive is for men and women.
Sammy,
No.
The blood goes to the blood bank to help ALL who need blood in emergency situations.
Can they do a blood drive on a Sunday so the people that aren’t in Lakewood during the workday can participate also ?
Steven,
We hope to do one on a Sunday at some point in the future.